Football Open Thread: Jets at Chargers

With 11 wins in their last 11 games, the Chargers are the hottest team in football. The Jets, however, come in with some momentum, beating the Bengals twice to make it this far. Can Darrelle Revis shut down Vincent Jackson? Can the defense that allowed the fewest points this year stop the offense that scored the fourth most? Well, they say defense wins championships. Let’s see if the Jets’ takes them closer to one.

On September first, did anyone think that the NYC football team playing for an appearance in the FC Championship Game would be the AFC representative?

I mean, besides me and TSJC?

JMK THE OVERSHARE’s Glenn Beck Complex

Better chance of happening: I take a nap and wake up with some really hot chick who likes me for me OR Mark Sanchez not throwing a few interceptions, various errant throws, or taking ill-advised slides?

Tank the Frank

Where does this nap occur? I mean, if you fall asleep at a titty bar, I like your chances.

That being said, Jets winning would not shock me. But, I don’t see it.

pat

Way to hedge your bets.

Rocky Road Redemption (formerly RAB poster)

Hey, I’m putting it out there. 24-7 Chargers.

http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Pwnage. Nice job on the first drive right there.

JMK THE OVERSHARE’s Glenn Beck Complex

I’ve seen a few Jet games (the games where Sanchez was absolutely awful), but damn, I don’t remember the defense being so good.

They really are freakin’ good.

Tank the Frank

They’re not that good. The botched snapped is what killed that drive.

http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Oh no, they are that good.

Riddering

Sorry, Mike, but it was a frame job that gave them the #1 rated defense.

Tank the Frank

No, they’re good. But I don’t think they have a true pass rusher that let’s them get pressure on the QB by rushing four. They have to blitz in order to get pressure. And I don’t think their safeties are that good.

I think they’re a pass rusher and a safety away from being that good. That’s all I’ll say.

I wish in elementary school that word had such a positive designation. Could have saved some dignity.

pat

Gotta convert this one Mark, give the defense a blow.

Anthony Murillo

The Padres are closing in on a deal with Jerry Hairston Jr., tweets Ken Rosenthal. Hairston Jr. would become teammates with his brother, Scott Hairston, who was re-acquired by San Diego earlier this week.

http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Third straight three and out? Did Jones just get a first down, or did I miss something?

pat

It wasn’t a first down. The chargers 20 yard lines are painted yellow.

http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Those bastards.

http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

At some point the Jets have to attempt a pass. This is getting ridiculous.

http://www.retire21.org Mike R. – Retire 21

At what point does the defense approach Sanchez and threaten to kill him if he doesn’t get a first down?

I agree with Simms. I wouldn’t have onside kicked. Now it’s easier to get at least a FG. You have to trust your defense to stop them.

Drew

Eh, if they had 2 TO’s i’d agree. With only one TO + the 2 minute warning I’d go for the onside’s kick.

http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

They probably should have called the timeout after the play too, then the two minute warning stops the clock after second down.

crapula

I’m not a Jets fan and don’t want to be a bandwagon fan (I’m a Yankees/Giants fan but I don’t dislike the Jets like I do the Mets…I’m always pretty neutral about the Jets) but this is pretty cool game.

Drew

I don’t know how Giants fans typically view Jets fans, but I’m a Skins fan rooting for the Jets to go to the Superbowl.

If it’s Jets/Saints, I think I’m going for the Jets. Jets/Vikes, I’m going for the Vikes.

crapula

I am okay with Jets fans. They don’t make me crazy like Mets fans. When I see a Jets jersey I don’t think “How can you NOT be a Giants fan?” like when I see a Mets jersey and think, “How can you NOT be a Yankees fan?”

http://www.retire21.org Mike R. – Retire 21

I don’t understand why they wouldn’t take their last time out before the 2 minute warning.

http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Is Thomas Jones hurt? I don’t remember seeing him in quite some time.

Evilest Empire

GO FOR IT

http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Oh man. Go for it. Be bold, go for it. Bring out the D-lineman and go with the extra jumbo package.

Salty Buggah

Get ballsy. Go for it…

Drew

Wow Rex. You’re the fucking man.

Go JEts!

Drew

GAME. BLOUSES.

Salty Buggah

THEY GOT IT!!!! Jets WIN!

http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike Axisa

Get the pussies, we’re going tubing.

Reggie C.

Wow. There’s your Thomas Jones sighting Mike.

Jets-Chargers play this game 5 times, Chargers win 4 of ’em. This happens to be the exception.

Zack

a kicker misses 3 kicks all year, then misses 3 in one game. what else can you say